Flat grade share
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 37.2% Favoured
Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon vs Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofHighland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon or Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, value score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.1%
- flat grade share
- 37.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,939 m
- climbing density
- 22.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 181 m
- maximum grade
- 29.5%
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 29.8%
- lower ascent
- 1,641 m
- climbing density
- 23.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -235 m
- maximum grade
- 28.9%
| Metric | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon | Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 37.2% ✓ | 29.8% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 6.1% | 4.4% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 34.6% | 32.9% |
| Steep-up share | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| Downhill share | 28.2% | 37.3% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,939 m | 1,641 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 22.8 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 1,630 m | 2,000 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 169 m | 259 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 10.4% | 13.0% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,758 m | 1,876 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 181 m | -235 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.5% | 28.9% |
| Start elevation (m) | 53 m | 251 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 235 m | 16 m |
| Value | 66/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 91/100 ✓ |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £125 | £100 ✓ |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £255 | £230 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 4.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Value
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 71/100 Favoured
Scenic score
Conditions
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 91/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £100 Favoured
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £230 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon | Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Milngavie, Scotland | Tyndrum, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 85 km | 69 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain | 95% trail, 5% road |
| Elevation character | Hilly | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail, Mixed | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside | City, Mountain, Lakeside, Waterfront, Countryside, Moorland |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,939 m | 1,641 m |
| Climbing density | 22.8 m/km | 23.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,758 m | 1,876 m |
| Net elevation | 181 m | -235 m |
| Max absolute grade | 29.5% | 28.9% |
| Flat grade share | 37.2% | 29.8% |
| GAP factor | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Cutoff | 14:15:00 | 10:15:00 |
| Field cap | Unavailable | 700 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £125 | £100 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £255 | £230 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Milngavie, Scotland
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Tyndrum, Scotland
Actual distance
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 85 km
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 69 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 95% trail, 5% road
Elevation character
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Hilly
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Trail, Mixed
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Trail
Scenery
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- City, Mountain, Lakeside, Waterfront, Countryside, Moorland
Atmosphere
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,939 m
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 1,641 m
Climbing density
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 22.8 m/km
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 23.8 m/km
Total descent
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,758 m
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 1,876 m
Net elevation
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 181 m
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- -235 m
Max absolute grade
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 29.5%
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 28.9%
Flat grade share
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 37.2%
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 29.8%
GAP factor
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 6.1%
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 4.4%
Cutoff
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 14:15:00
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 10:15:00
Field cap
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 700
Entry model
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Open
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £125
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £100
Lowest modelled true cost
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £255
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £230
Cost model origin
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- National Average
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- National Average
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon or Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon?
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.